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presidency

Syllabification: (pres·i·den·cy)

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Definition of presidency

noun (plural presidencies)

  • the office of president:the presidency of the US
  • the period of this:the liberal climate that existed during Carter’s presidency
  • Christian Church the role of the priest or minister who conducts a Eucharist.
  • (also First Presidency) (in the Mormon church) a council of three officers forming the highest administrative body.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin praesidentia, from praesidere 'sit before' (see preside)

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